1
as in dominions
the right or means to command or control others
the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate
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2
as in faculties
a natural ability of the mind or body
dogs have a very highly developed power of smell
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3
as in energies
something with a usable capacity for doing work
nuclear power
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Recent Examples of powers
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
An equally contentious matter, the renewal of surveillance powers for federal spy agencies, also devolved into an after-hours affair.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2012, Arden Hills and Ramsey County entered into a joint powers agreement, with the goal of further environmental clean-up for 427 acres of that surplus property in order to spur private development at residential standards.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
An analysis of fossil jaws belonging to octopuses that lived between 100 million and 72 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period, shows that these creatures may have been the largest animals in the sea and smart to boot, rivaling sharks and marine reptiles in their powers of predation.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
These moves weren’t just about getting the government out of the way but, more precisely, taking on its powers for himself.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
And what comes alive in her brain is not just her telekinetic powers, but also her ability to remember, which really struck a chord with me.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Ignition only occurs when the protective cover is opened, and powers off automatically after five seconds as a safety precaution.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Concerns abound, then, that Mythos falls into the wrong hands—only for corporate chiefs and government officials to find themselves on the receiving end of its powers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
The villain — who flew around inside a giant disco ball for no apparent reason — absorbed the Guardians’ powers and used them against the magical girl heroes.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
An equally contentious matter, the renewal of surveillance powers for federal spy agencies, also devolved into an after-hours affair.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2012, Arden Hills and Ramsey County entered into a joint powers agreement, with the goal of further environmental clean-up for 427 acres of that surplus property in order to spur private development at residential standards.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
An analysis of fossil jaws belonging to octopuses that lived between 100 million and 72 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period, shows that these creatures may have been the largest animals in the sea and smart to boot, rivaling sharks and marine reptiles in their powers of predation.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
These moves weren’t just about getting the government out of the way but, more precisely, taking on its powers for himself.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
And what comes alive in her brain is not just her telekinetic powers, but also her ability to remember, which really struck a chord with me.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Ignition only occurs when the protective cover is opened, and powers off automatically after five seconds as a safety precaution.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Concerns abound, then, that Mythos falls into the wrong hands—only for corporate chiefs and government officials to find themselves on the receiving end of its powers.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powers
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And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The researchers also announced a contest with a $200,000 prize pool on the popular machine learning competition site Kaggle for outside researchers to help build evaluations for the five cognitive faculties where existing benchmark tests are weakest.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Strange occurrences quickly destabilize the group, with the writer becoming increasingly unhinged, convinced the location has an inexplicable hold over her creative faculties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Above energies of ~100 GeV, electroweak symmetry was restored.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the observed energies simply cannot be explained by the conventional model.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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That strategy also reflects the relative smaller pockets of Chinese AI firms and constraints in accessing cutting-edge chips under Washington’s export controls.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Passed as part of the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, the federal government is now instituting strict price controls on prescription drugs accessed through Medicare.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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By renewing the memorandum, the ports also agree to continue working to deploy low- and zero-emission fuels and digital solutions for shipping on the trans-Pacific corridor.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco and New York City are leading office demand, as AI tech employment rises quickly in the former and diversity of employment fuels the latter.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Avoid any business that guarantees results, charges large upfront fees without reviewing your situation or uses high-pressure sales tactics.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The indictment also charges Edgar Castro Perez and Torres-Ortiz with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 500 grams or more of cocaine, which carries a minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of 40 years.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But in the quantum realm, randomness reigns; a particle comes with multiple quantum states, collapsing to just one of them in unpredictable ways.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Affordability reigns as the dominant financial concern for Americans, according to a Gallup survey released Tuesday.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The overnight storms were part of a broader severe weather outbreak that is expected to continue April 28 as the system pushes farther east and new storms develop to the south.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Castle Rock’s internal guidance pushes the story toward testing, consultations, and monitoring while pulling it away from hard claims about outcomes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Powers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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